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Japanese culture and traditions
Japanese culture and traditions
Japanese culture and traditions 
Japanese culture and traditions Suzumushi chirps calm: 鈴虫につき英語で説明
As the summer heat calmed down, Suzumushi (鈴虫)reminds us of the conviction for the upcoming season and what a calmness is.
Japanese culture and traditions Higanbana brings us the other side of Jodo paradise 彼岸花英語で説明
Higan Bana makes us come alive. 合掌
Japanese culture and traditions 11 Things should not do in Japan (with reasons) 恥かくで
The following is the list of the things should not do in Japan with many reasons. 合掌
Japanese culture and traditions The meaning of Matsuri 祭の意義につき英語で説明
Matsuri is held in order to show gratitude, respect for Kami or to ask for something to them with offerings and artistic performances. This post will be revised. This is ver. 2.1
Japanese culture and traditions Zen words 1: What is Zen and Buddhism?
Zen words are short sentences lead us to Zen. Zen is a way to understand the truth or "the aim" of Buddhism through experiences. Zen words helps us to it. 合掌
Japanese culture and traditions Tanuki racoon dog brings us prosperity 信楽焼の狸と八相縁起につき英語で説明
Shigaraki Yaki Tanuki figurine brings us prosperity with its Hasso Engi, the Buddhist conception.
Japanese culture and traditions Dragon Hole at Yasaka shrine in Kyoto 龍穴につき英語で説明
Dragon hole is a place where Ki, the source of power and energy, stays temporary. Yasaka shrine in Kyoto is located over it.
Japanese culture and traditions Comprehensive Guide to Kyoto: Essential travel tips 京都総合ガイド英語版
The comprehensive guide of Kyoto. The essential travel tips about the way visit shrines and temples, places to visit, Sakura, Autumn leaves, and so on.
Japanese culture and traditions Comprehensive guide for Sakura in Kyoto 2025 京都の桜につき英語で説明
In this post, I'll show you the way to enjoy Sakura in Kyoto: When and where to see, kinds of Sakura the reason we love them, and top 5 places. 合掌